IGNOU BSW-125 Assignment 2026-27
Social Case Work and Social Group Work
Last updated by IGNOU: 31 Aug 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 05:19 pm.
| Course code | BSW-125 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Social Case Work and Social Group Work |
About the BSW-125 assignment
The BSW-125 assignment covers social casework and social group work. Topics include casework components, individual needs and social surroundings, practice settings, interviewing and recording, group work history, group development, leadership, and types of groups.
There are eight questions, of which you must answer any five in about 500 words each. Each question carries 20 marks, making a total of 100 marks. The assignment contributes 30% to the overall course grade.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Explain why the four components of social casework matter in professional social work practice. |
| Q2 | 20 | Examine how individual needs, the social environment, and social functioning relate to one another in casework. |
| Q3 | 20 | Identify the main fields and settings for casework, focusing particularly on educational and industrial settings. |
| Q4 | 20 | Describe how interviews, home visits, and record keeping support the casework process. |
| Q5 | 20 | Outline the historical development of social group work and its importance for community change and development. |
| Q6 | 20 | Explain group development stages and how leadership contributes to effective group functioning. |
| Q7 | 20 | Illustrate different group types and explain their relevance to social group work. |
| Q8 | 20 | Discuss the features, structure, and importance of groups in social work practice. |
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